Alison Smith

The critically acclaimed, heartbreaking memoir that is at once a gorgeous, profound, and redemptive story of a family holding desperately to the memory of a lost child; and a touching, intelligent, and inspiring coming-out story. A luminous, true story, Name All the Animals is an unparalleled account of grief and secret love: the tale of a family clinging to the memory of a lost child, and of a young woman struggling to define herself in the wake of his loss. As children, siblings Alison and Roy Smith were so close that their mother called them by one name, Alroy. But when Alison was fifteen, she woke one day to learn that Roy, eighteen, was dead. Heartbreaking but hopeful, this extraordinary memoir explores the aftermath of Roy's death: his parents' enduring romance, the faith of a deeply religious community, and the excitement and anguish of Alison's first love--a taboo relationship that opens up a world beyond the death of her brother.

The first introduction in English devoted wholly to Varda and aimed at a general and student audience. Places Varda's major films in the context of her whole oeuvre and follows the development of important themes across her work.

A celebration and analysis of the works of Rococo artist Antoine Watteau, paired with dresses inspired by his art, designed by the luxury fashion house ERDEM. This companion to the Wallace Collection’s Reverie and Realism exhibition explores the art of Antoine Watteau (1684–1721), an artist widely celebrated for his fêtes galantes or wistful scenes of lovers, actors and musicians idling in bucolic, dream-like settings. The essays examine the paradox that lies at the heart of Watteau’s vision by presenting his strange and evocative paintings alongside the observational drawings that informed their making. They also address the complex social realities that underpin the playful, performative aspects of his work, such as the colonial connections upon which the wealth of many of his patrons depended, as well as his depictions of people from different ethnic and social backgrounds. Watteau is considered both in his historical context and as a creative figure who transcended his time in forging new style of painting that elevated visual and sensory qualities over narrative and moral content, anticipating later developments such as Impressionism and the Aesthetic movement. Unique to this catalogue is an exclusive article about the fashion designer ERDEM, whose work has often drawn inspiration from Watteau's depictions of textiles and fashion, accompanied by detailed colour photographs of some of his creations.

The only dressmaking pattern book you’ll ever need One Pattern, 1000 Dresses lets you mix-and-match classic pattern pieces to create your ideal look. Bestselling author Alison Smith simplifies the design process, making it easier than ever to build a pattern that best suits your style and your shape. Starting with a basic made-to-measure toile based on the book’s core dress pattern, you’ll learn how to adapt each element – bodice, skirt, and sleeves – to create the dress of your dreams. - Measure and adjust your pattern to achieve the perfect fit - Choose from a selection of classic bodices, skirts, and sleeve designs and learn how to adjust your toile to make them - Customize your design with your preferred neckline, skirt length, and more - Sew your dress using tried-and-trusted techniques for a flawless finish Whether you want to recreate the latest runway fashions, capture your ideal vintage-inspired aesthetic, sew a simple summer dress, or make a brand-new look for a special occasion, One Pattern, 1000 Dresses gives you the tools to create a truly bespoke look, time after time.

The Dressmaking Book is the ultimate guide to creating a capsule wardrobe that flatters and expresses your personal style. This comprehensive, easy-to-use dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples and show-stopping outfits. It's a must-have for beginners and expert sewers alike. With introductory sections that cover all the key tools and materials needed for dressmaking, dedicated technique, pattern, and project chapters put the learning into practice, before rounding off with guidance on customisation. The Dressmaking Book includes: Step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear, full-colour photography and illustrations Guidance on choosing the perfect fabrics Downloadable patterns that can be used to create multiple different garments Over 80 techniques, including how to cut out a pattern, machine stitch, and hand stitch 20 projects including skirts, dresses, trousers, tops, and jackets

The authors, fueled by their passion for science and a desire to inspire students, have created a book that stands out from the ordinary. This isn't just another textbook filled with dense, uninspiring content. Instead, it's a captivating collection of easy-to-read articles, each skillfully tailored to essential scientific concepts. Within these pages, every article serves as a portal to the enthralling world of physical science. Each story, each concept, each page invites young learners to embark on a journey of exploration, inquiry, and newfound understanding. From the vastness of the cosmos to the minuscule wonders of atomic structures, our articles transform complex ideas into engaging and comprehensible narratives. These tales of science are crafted to resonate with young minds, sparking curiosity and fostering a deeper comprehension of the natural world. The authors hold a fervent hope that this book will transform the study of science into an exhilarating adventure rather than a mundane task.

Despite decades of efforts to combat homelessness, many people continue to experience it in Canada’s major cities. There are a number of barriers that prevent effective responses to homelessness, including a lack of agreement on the fundamental question: what is homelessness? In Multiple Barriers, Alison Smith explores the forces that shape intergovernmental and multilevel governance dynamics to help better understand why, despite the best efforts of community and advocacy groups, homelessness remains as persistent as ever. Drawing on nearly 100 interviews with key actors in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal, as well as extensive participant observation, Smith argues that institutional differences across cities interact with ideas regarding homelessness to contribute to very different models of governance. Multiple Barriers shows that the genuine involvement of locally based service providers, with the development of policy, are necessary for an effective, equitable, and enduring solution to the homelessness crisis in Canada.

Georges Didi-Huberman is a philosopher of images whose work is overdue for attention from English-language readers. Since the publication of his first book in 1982, he has published 46 essays, mostly with the prestigious Editions de Minuit, on topics ranging from monographs on individual artists to critical excursions into political philosophy. He is recognised in France and elsewhere in Europe as one of the foremost philosophers of the image writing today. In Georges Didi-Huberman and Film, Alison Smith concentrates on how Didi-Huberman’s work has been informed by cinema, especially in his major (and ongoing) recent work L’Oeil de l’Histoire (The Eye of History). The book traces the development of Didi-Huberman’s visual thought towards a cinematic sensibility already inherent in his early work on images in relationship to each other. After exploring his increasingly political understanding of the vital role of cinematic montage, it traces his growing understanding of cinema as a medium for expressing a dynamic representation of peoples’ memory and experience, and documents his engagement with contemporary filmmakers such as Laura Waddington and Vincent Dieutre.